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bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:06:23 PM8/30/16
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# I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken over Teddy Bridgewater's
severe knee injury. He is one of my favourite players.
severe knee injury. He is one of my favourite players.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:06:45 PM8/30/16
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# One of the few things I hate about fantasy football is that people
dismiss the good players who don't put up gaudy stats.
dismiss the good players who don't put up gaudy stats.
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Aug 30, 2016, 6:07:31 PM8/30/16
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# To me, Bridgewater and Alex Smith are damned good QBs. They're
smart, they don't turn it over, they win. But they don't throw 35 TDs.
smart, they don't turn it over, they win. But they don't throw 35 TDs.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:08:16 PM8/30/16
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# Hill, the journeyman, will take over unless the Vikes can swing a
trade. Hand it off to Adrian, throw safe passes to Diggs, and pray.
trade. Hand it off to Adrian, throw safe passes to Diggs, and pray.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:09:58 PM8/30/16
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# On a brighter note, Pedey is leadey. Then Bobblehead Bogie, Papi,
slugger Mookie Betts, Hanley, Shaw, Brock, Holly, Jackie. Drew P.
slugger Mookie Betts, Hanley, Shaw, Brock, Holly, Jackie. Drew P.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:10:35 PM8/30/16
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# Ted Williams was born 98 years ago today. The Beatles played their
last full concert 50 years ago yesterday.
last full concert 50 years ago yesterday.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:11:10 PM8/30/16
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# BTW, Bogie's bobblehead is magnificent. It doesn't make up for the
Papi debacle, but it's a huge improvement.
Papi debacle, but it's a huge improvement.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:12:16 PM8/30/16
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# Sox promote Jay Groome to Lowell, and he’s set to
start Friday night. If you live nearby, feel free to go.
start Friday night. If you live nearby, feel free to go.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:12:27 PM8/30/16
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# Both the GCL and Lowell teams are near-locks for
the playoffs, but Lowell’s season ends a little later.
the playoffs, but Lowell’s season ends a little later.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:12:40 PM8/30/16
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# So by going to Lowell, Groome may get another start
or two, and he gets to pitch in front of bigger crowds.
or two, and he gets to pitch in front of bigger crowds.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:12:57 PM8/30/16
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# SP.com analyzes Groome’s new teammate, Dalbec:
http://news.soxprospects.com/2016/08/return-to-past-hitting-mechanics.html
http://news.soxprospects.com/2016/08/return-to-past-hitting-mechanics.html
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:13:13 PM8/30/16
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# According to the estimable Eric M. Van, Mookie is on pace for the
15th highest WAR for a position player 23 or under.
15th highest WAR for a position player 23 or under.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:13:26 PM8/30/16
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# The only ones better? Cobb twice, E.Collins, Hornsby, Ted
twice, Stan, Willie, Mickey, Cal, A-Rod, Trout twice, Harper.
twice, Stan, Willie, Mickey, Cal, A-Rod, Trout twice, Harper.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:13:36 PM8/30/16
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# Thing I like about Porcello is that he *cares*. He’s a
bulldog and he wants to do whatever it takes to win.
bulldog and he wants to do whatever it takes to win.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:13:47 PM8/30/16
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# I can picture Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Richard Pryor,
and Madeline Kahn having a laugh together in Heaven.
and Madeline Kahn having a laugh together in Heaven.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:14:20 PM8/30/16
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# BTW, one Wilder film I loved was the widely panned The Frisco Kid,
where he played a rabbi and Harrison Ford an outlaw. It was funny.
where he played a rabbi and Harrison Ford an outlaw. It was funny.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:14:56 PM8/30/16
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# They used to play that movie on television. Not a masterpiece, not
very politically correct, but two great stars having fun.
very politically correct, but two great stars having fun.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:15:19 PM8/30/16
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# I remain intrigued by the Browns. Moneyball GM, RGIII,
Pryor/Gordon/Coleman, Duke/Crowell. Barn Dog.
Pryor/Gordon/Coleman, Duke/Crowell. Barn Dog.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:15:40 PM8/30/16
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# Look, I’d be shocked if the Browns win 6 games, but they
have interesting offensive players. Defense, not so much.
have interesting offensive players. Defense, not so much.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:17:19 PM8/30/16
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# Cespedes had quite a walk-off last night, BTW. More importantly, the
Yankees lost, which I love. That team makes me sick.
Yankees lost, which I love. That team makes me sick.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:18:20 PM8/30/16
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# An unnamed team has claimed Puig. Not sure what the Dodgers will do
from here.
from here.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:18:45 PM8/30/16
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# Sources tell me Tebow was underwhelming in today's showcase. 20
teams, including Boston, sent scouts.
teams, including Boston, sent scouts.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:19:58 PM8/30/16
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# Both of Boston's Dominican Summer League affiliates won their first
round playoff series. They're in the circuit's final four now.
round playoff series. They're in the circuit's final four now.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:20:35 PM8/30/16
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# So it's possible it'll be Boston vs. Boston in the DSL finals, which
is great, considering the restrictions on our international signings.
is great, considering the restrictions on our international signings.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:21:20 PM8/30/16
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# Because of MONCADA/Espinoza/Acosta, Boston couldn't sign high-price
Dominican amateurs.
Dominican amateurs.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:22:06 PM8/30/16
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# Then Boston got penalized for illegal signings and had to give up 5
Venezuelan players who were on DSL rosters.
Venezuelan players who were on DSL rosters.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:22:24 PM8/30/16
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# So that's quite an achievement by both our clubs. I salute them.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:24:57 PM8/30/16
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# Still no firm sense of whom the Sox will call up when rosters
expand, beyond Joe Kelly (whom Dombrowski has mentioned).
expand, beyond Joe Kelly (whom Dombrowski has mentioned).
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:26:14 PM8/30/16
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# I hope they don't waste our time with Noe and Deven, who don't add
anything to the roster.
anything to the roster.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:26:50 PM8/30/16
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# There is some chatter on web boards about Kopech, but that would be
utterly insane. He's in high-A, for Christ's sake, and he's immature.
utterly insane. He's in high-A, for Christ's sake, and he's immature.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:28:29 PM8/30/16
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# Yanks get OF Tito Polo as a player to be named later--and the name
was worth the wait--for Ivan Nova. What a cool moniker. Tito Polo.
was worth the wait--for Ivan Nova. What a cool moniker. Tito Polo.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:29:37 PM8/30/16
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# Moles in New Orleans tell me C.J. Spiller looks reborn.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:31:04 PM8/30/16
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# Mike Zimmer spoke to Parcells about Teddy. The Tuna knows the
feeling, having lost Vinny in Week One.
feeling, having lost Vinny in Week One.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 6:31:44 PM8/30/16
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# Isles had a lovely memorial service for Coach Arbour. All the old
greats, even Mr. Torrey, spoke, and Tavares looked on respectfully.
greats, even Mr. Torrey, spoke, and Tavares looked on respectfully.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:24:29 PM8/30/16
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# ANOTHER DISGRACEFUL LOSS. EVERYONE IN UNIFORM EXCEPT HANLEY RAMIREZ
SHOULD BE FORCED TO EAT THE POSTGAME MEAL OUT OF A DOG BOWL.
SHOULD BE FORCED TO EAT THE POSTGAME MEAL OUT OF A DOG BOWL.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:25:24 PM8/30/16
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# What a f-cking joke. Pomeranz sailing along, allows a 2-run,
2-strike, 2-out game tying homer to a f-cking film director.
2-strike, 2-out game tying homer to a f-cking film director.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:26:08 PM8/30/16
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# Buchholz, the latest in a long line of c-ck teases who look like
they could be the big setup man, gives up a Longo blast in the 8th.
they could be the big setup man, gives up a Longo blast in the 8th.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:26:58 PM8/30/16
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# And that's your ballgame. Tempting to blame Farrell, but no offense
aside from the transcendent Hanley Ramirez (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI).
aside from the transcendent Hanley Ramirez (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI).
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:27:29 PM8/30/16
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# And the pitchers HAVE TO F-CKING EXECUTE. Jesus Christ, this is a
pennant race, not a game of tiddly f-cking winks.
pennant race, not a game of tiddly f-cking winks.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:27:48 PM8/30/16
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# Sheer and utter garbage. A chance to gain on Toronto thrown away,
just like so many other losses.
just like so many other losses.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:28:20 PM8/30/16
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# John Henry is the biggest phony north of Crooked Hillary, saying how
vital it is to send Papi off as a winner.
vital it is to send Papi off as a winner.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:28:50 PM8/30/16
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# Yeah, except you have a piss-poor manager (who also shamed the
organization by banging a young female reporter) and no bullpen.
organization by banging a young female reporter) and no bullpen.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:29:25 PM8/30/16
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# John Henry, I knew George M. Steinbrenner, and you are no George M.
Steinbrenner. Farrell wouldn't have made it to May 1st under the Boss.
Steinbrenner. Farrell wouldn't have made it to May 1st under the Boss.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:30:16 PM8/30/16
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# John Henry is nothing but a hedge fund weasel. We needed this
f-cking game. Now tomorrow Farrell will make sure to rest our stars.
f-cking game. Now tomorrow Farrell will make sure to rest our stars.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:30:47 PM8/30/16
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# And we'll follow a big series opening win with two losses, just as
we blew the last two games in Tampa. JOHN FARRELL IS LUCIFER.
we blew the last two games in Tampa. JOHN FARRELL IS LUCIFER.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:33:49 PM8/30/16
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# It has become clear to me that the real brains and guts of this
franchise, this century, was Tito, who today traded for Covelli Crisp.
franchise, this century, was Tito, who today traded for Covelli Crisp.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:34:14 PM8/30/16
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# You see what Francona's doing in Cleveland and you realize what a
tragedy it is that he's not still here in Boston.
tragedy it is that he's not still here in Boston.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:34:48 PM8/30/16
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# SPENCER FOR HIRE? Rumours persist that Ware will be the Chiefs' lead
back, at least early on, as Jamaal Charles' recovery is not complete.
back, at least early on, as Jamaal Charles' recovery is not complete.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:35:54 PM8/30/16
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# Complete ACL tear and disclocated knee for Teddy. He is in my
prayers. I hope he'll be able to play again in 2017.
prayers. I hope he'll be able to play again in 2017.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:37:58 PM8/30/16
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# There are unconfirmed reports that Dombrowski claimed Puig, possibly
to block him from going to a competitor like Toronto.
to block him from going to a competitor like Toronto.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:38:27 PM8/30/16
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# Rosenthal, however, claims Tito claimed Puig. We'll have to wait and
see. Dodgers could pull him back and keep him anyway.
see. Dodgers could pull him back and keep him anyway.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:39:29 PM8/30/16
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# A witty correspondent might wonder if Puig can play 3B (Shaw had a
golden sombrero tonight, and s-cks) or pitch out of the pen.
golden sombrero tonight, and s-cks) or pitch out of the pen.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:40:22 PM8/30/16
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# It would be pretty funny--Allen Craig, Yasiel Puig, Rusney Castillo,
Panda Sandoval....if you're overpaid and useless, come to Boston!
Panda Sandoval....if you're overpaid and useless, come to Boston!
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:42:09 PM8/30/16
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# Nightengale also dismisses the rumour, saying the White Sox put in a
claim but didn't get him (meaning an NL or a worse AL team did).
claim but didn't get him (meaning an NL or a worse AL team did).
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:43:52 PM8/30/16
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# Just in case we are the ones awarded the claim, Puig is 25, but has
rapidly declined during his 4-year big league career.
rapidly declined during his 4-year big league career.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:44:32 PM8/30/16
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# Puig's OPS+ has gone from 159 to 145 to 110 to 92. He hit
.260/.320/.386 this year, and was sent to the minors.
.260/.320/.386 this year, and was sent to the minors.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:45:33 PM8/30/16
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# Puig has good defensive tools but doesn't always apply them
properly, and he's a wild swinger whom pitchers have figured out.
properly, and he's a wild swinger whom pitchers have figured out.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:46:36 PM8/30/16
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# And Puig has had attitude issues in the past. He's not *that*
expensive ($6M AAV; $7.2M in 2016, $8.2M and $9.2M next 2 years).
expensive ($6M AAV; $7.2M in 2016, $8.2M and $9.2M next 2 years).
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:47:43 PM8/30/16
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# Anyway, even if Boston did get Puig, I'm not sure he's much of an
upgrade over Young at this point. Like I said, we need a 3B.
upgrade over Young at this point. Like I said, we need a 3B.
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:48:04 PM8/30/16
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# Actually, maybe we ought to call up Dalbec as a 3B and relief
pitcher!
pitcher!
bismotwitter
Aug 30, 2016, 10:49:11 PM8/30/16
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# John Farrell is back to .500 lifetime tonight, 461-461. Take out
2013 and the percentage is a lot uglier.
2013 and the percentage is a lot uglier.
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